In a bid to make content more accessible to a global audience, YouTube’s AI dubbing feature has introduced a new “Dubbed” tag for Android TV. This feature highlights videos that have been translated using AI, opening up the platform to a broader range of viewers worldwide.
Recently, we noticed the “Dubbed” tag appearing on select videos while navigating YouTube on Android TV and Google TV devices. However, the tag seems to surface sporadically. For example, searching for the video titled “100 Layer Sfogliatella” might not display the tag, but the video will still play with AI-dubbed audio in your region. YouTube defaults to auto-dubbing non-native language videos based on your location.
The “Dubbed” tag functions similarly to the “Subtitles” tag and is displayed as a grey text box beneath the video title, channel name, and view count. A small icon of a person speaking indicates that the original audio likely isn’t in your native language. While not consistently visible, we managed to spot the tag on the YouTube home screen:
The availability of this tag depends largely on content creators. On desktop, it can be seen under the video title once the video is opened. On TV devices, however, the player controls minimize after selecting content, making it harder to notice this detail.
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AI-dubbed audio is accessible to all YouTube creators, though they can opt to disable it during uploads. While the feature is generally effective, it isn’t flawless—some translations may lack cultural nuance or regional specificity. Nonetheless, this enhancement could expand your viewing options, making it easier to enjoy diverse content on your Android TV or smart TV setup.
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